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Immunology
Valentina Gerussi, Maddalena Peghin, Alvisa Palese, Valentina Bressan, Erica Visintini, Giulia Bontempo, Elena Graziano, Maria De Martino, Miriam Isola, Carlo Tascini
Summary: The study aimed to assess the attitude towards influenza and SARS-CoV-2 vaccinations among COVID-19 recovered patients, revealing a prevalent hesitancy towards both vaccines. Factors such as older age, public work exposure, and previous flu shots were associated with a positive attitude towards vaccinations.
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Immunology
Ana Balan, Ioana Bejan, Simona Bonciu, Cristina Elena Eni, Simona Ruta
Summary: Medical students in Romania showed a high level of support for COVID-19 vaccination, with concerns over the speed of vaccine development being the main reason for vaccine rejection. Perception of the safety, efficacy, and technology of the vaccines correlated with a pro-vaccine attitude. Healthcare students can play a crucial role in promoting scientifically sound information and influencing vaccine uptake in the community.
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Oncology
June Young Chun, Se Ik Kim, Eun Young Park, Sang-Yoon Park, Su-Jin Koh, Yongjun Cha, Heon Jong Yoo, Jae Young Joung, Hong Man Yoon, Bang Wool Eom, Chul Min Park, Ji-Youn Han, Miso Kim, Dae-Won Lee, Jae-Weon Kim, Bhumsuk Keam, Maria Lee, Tae Min Kim, Young Ju Choi, Yoon Jung Chang, Myong Cheol Lim
Summary: Despite the importance of COVID-19 vaccination in cancer patients, overall vaccine uptake rates are low. Factors such as disease status, health status, and physician recommendations were found to be associated with higher acceptance rates of vaccination. Physicians play a crucial role in influencing cancer patients' decisions regarding COVID-19 vaccines.
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Immunology
Francesca Galle, Elita Anna Sabella, Paolo Roma, Osvalda De Giglio, Giuseppina Caggiano, Silvio Tafuri, Giovanna Da Molin, Stefano Ferracuti, Maria Teresa Montagna, Giorgio Liguori, Giovanni Battista Orsi, Christian Napoli
Summary: Italian undergraduate students demonstrate a good level of awareness and acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines, with 91.9% expressing a willingness to be vaccinated and over 80% providing correct answers on vaccine administration and effects. However, only 63.8% could identify the correct composition of the vaccines. Knowledge levels, sociodemographic factors, and previous influenza vaccination are found to be associated with COVID-19 vaccine acceptance.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Faheem Ahamed, Subhashini Ganesan, Anila James, Walid Abbas Zaher
Summary: The study showed that people are more likely to get vaccinated when vaccines are endorsed by trusted government health authorities, recommended by physicians and family doctors, and the merits are effectively communicated through government websites and trusted news channels. Availability of vaccines at multiple sites and providing vaccines free of charge are likely to improve the rate of vaccination. The perceptions, expectations, and motivational factors needed for people to get vaccinated varied with age, gender, marital status, income level, and employment status.
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Immunology
Pavinee Assavavongwaikit, Napaporn Chantasrisawad, Orawan Himananto, Chayapa Phasomsap, Pintusorn Klawaja, Sapphire Cartledge, Rachaneekorn Nadsasarn, Thidarat Jupimai, Surinda Kawichai, Suvaporn Anugulruengkitt, Thanyawee Puthanakit
Summary: This study aims to compare the immunogenicity against Omicron before and after booster dose of BNT162b2 in healthy adolescents, and evaluate their attitudes towards booster dose vaccination. The results show that a booster dose of BNT162b2 elicits high immunogenicity against the Omicron variant, and the main motivation for receiving booster doses is to reduce the risk of infection.
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Immunology
Lee Jin Lim, Ashley J. W. Lim, Kevin K. Fong, Caroline G. Lee
Summary: The COVID-19 vaccination sentiments of graduate students from NUS, who are citizens of 54 different countries, reveal significant associations between factors like citizenship, religion, country of study, exposure risk, and field of study with vaccine hesitancy. Chinese citizens or those who studied in China are more hesitant, while students of Indian descent or who studied in India show less hesitancy towards vaccination. Side effects, safety concerns, and vaccine choice are major concerns for the hesitant group, highlighting the need for targeted strategies focusing on these determinants to improve vaccine acceptance.
Review
Immunology
Kimberly R. Nehal, Lieke M. Steendam, Maiza Campos Ponce, Marinka van der Hoeven, G. Suzanne A. Smit
Summary: Global willingness to vaccinate against COVID-19 is estimated at 66.01%, but varies between countries and regions. Vaccine acceptance or refusal is significantly associated with factors such as age, gender, education, attitudes, and perceptions about vaccines.
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Immunology
Michelle D. Balut, Karen Chu, June L. Gin, Aram Dobalian, Claudia Der-Martirosian
Summary: The vaccination rate of COVID-19 among homeless Veterans is 45.8%, with higher rates among non-white, older, female Veterans, those who received the seasonal flu vaccine, and Veterans with multiple comorbidities and mental health conditions. Utilization of VA healthcare and housing services is strongly associated with COVID-19 vaccination among Veterans experiencing homelessness. VA healthcare and homeless service providers are well-positioned to provide information and access to overcome barriers for homeless Veterans to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Immunology
Maria Elena Flacco, Graziella Soldato, Cecilia Acuti Martellucci, Roberto Carota, Rossano Di Luzio, Antonio Caponetti, Lamberto Manzoli
Summary: This study compared the rates of COVID-19 infections among vaccinated and unvaccinated residents in an Italian province, finding that vaccination was highly effective in preventing infections, symptomatic or lethal COVID-19, with an effectiveness exceeding 95%. There were no differences in effectiveness observed across genders, and even among those who received the second dose later than recommended.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
M. Fontan-Vela, P. Gullon, U. Bilal, M. Franco
Summary: This study examined the relationship between social and ideological factors and COVID-19 vaccine accessibility and hesitancy in the Spanish adult population. The findings suggest that education level, political ideology, and perceived importance of economic impact of the pandemic are associated with vaccine hesitancy.
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Immunology
Pawel Sowa, Lukasz Kiszkiel, Piotr Pawel Laskowski, Maciej Alimowski, Lukasz Szczerbinski, Marlena Paniczko, Anna Moniuszko-Malinowska, Karol Kaminski
Summary: The study aimed to understand the multidimensional factors behind vaccine hesitancy in Poland during the peak of the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Results showed that vaccine hesitancy reached 49.2% in the studied group, with factors including fear of vaccine side effects, beliefs in conspiracy theories, and physical fitness influencing willingness to vaccinate. An interdisciplinary approach is needed to address and alter negative attitudes towards vaccination.
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Immunology
Ying Liu, Junyan Han, Xin Li, Danying Chen, Xuesen Zhao, Yaruo Qiu, Leidan Zhang, Jing Xiao, Bei Li, Hongxin Zhao
Summary: The study investigated the vaccine hesitancy, safety, and immunogenicity of COVID-19 vaccines among people living with HIV (PLWH) in China. Results showed that vaccine hesitancy was present in 27.5% of PLWH, but vaccination did not have negative effects on their immune system. Poor immunological responders among PLWH had lower antibody responses after vaccination compared to those with better immune responses.
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Immunology
Ilias Mahmud, Mahmudul Hassan Al Imam, Divya Vinnakota, Khalid A. Kheirallah, Mahmoud F. Jaber, Adil Abalkhail, Ibrahim Alasqah, Thamer Alslamah, Russell Kabir
Summary: Despite a high percentage of Jordanians expressing an intention to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, older adults, housewives, general workers, and unemployed individuals were less likely to have a positive vaccination intent. Targeted public health campaigns are necessary to ensure maximum COVID-19 vaccination uptake in Jordan.
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Immunology
Norio Sugawara, Norio Yasui-Furukori, Atsuhito Fukushima, Kazutaka Shimoda
Summary: The majority of medical students are supportive of receiving COVID-19 vaccines and express willingness to receive a third dose. Their attitudes are influenced by confidence in vaccines, relaxation of mobility restrictions, and concern about the sustainability of immunity.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
John R. Litaker, Naomi Tamez, Wesley Durkalski, Richard Taylor
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John R. Litaker, Naomi Tamez, Christian Bryan Palma, Wesley Durkalski, Richard Taylor
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John R. Litaker, Naomi Tamez, Carlos Lopez Bray, Robert D. Allison, Wesley Durkalski, Richard Taylor
Summary: The study focused on improving uptake of HCV antibody screening among the high-risk baby boomer population through a 6-week intervention by a community-based health insurance company. Results showed that baby boomers were significantly more likely to receive HCV screening during the intervention period, highlighting the importance of outreach, education, and incentives in achieving national policies for HCV identification, treatment, and elimination.
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(2021)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
John R. Litaker, Naomi Tamez, Wesley Durkalski, Richard Taylor
Summary: By utilizing health insurance provider network data, Texas State Board of Pharmacy data, US Census Bureau data, and H1N1 monovalent vaccine data, providers with capacity to vaccinate the population in Travis County, Texas were identified to achieve the estimated SARS-CoV-2 herd immunity target. A total of 1,707,098 doses of a 2-dose SARS-CoV-2 vaccine series are estimated to be needed in Travis County to achieve a 67% herd immunity threshold based on 2020 census data.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
John R. Litaker, Naomi Tamez, Wesley Durkalski, Richard Taylor
Summary: This study aimed to increase uptake of screening mammography among women aged 52 to 74 years who are members of a community-based health insurance plan through outreach, education, and incentives. The results showed a significant increase in mammography screening rates during the intervention period compared to the reference period, indicating the effectiveness of the cue-to-action pilot project.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MANAGED CARE
(2021)